Jet-Setting AG Heads to Texas Again
Recent investigations revealed that Nevada’s frequent flyer attorney general spent 137 days out of state last year.
Read NN&V’s prior reporting, here:
Nevada’s Attorney General Was Out of State More Than 4 Months in 2024: Is This a Part-Time Job?
Well, he’s at it again.
This week, while Nevada taxpayers are footing his $160,000 salary, Ford isn’t even in the state. He’s in Texas. Houston, Austin, and Dallas to be exact. Three cities. Three days. All fundraising events for his campaign to become Nevada’s next governor.
You’d think after the public outcry over his travel habits, Ford might pump the brakes a little. Show Nevadans he’s serious about the job they’re paying him to do. Maybe spend a few solid weeks in the office.
Nope. Airfare Aaron is back in the friendly skies.
A Quick Refresher on the Scandal
Let’s catch everyone up to speed. Last month, Better Nevada PAC dropped a bombshell. They revealed Ford was absent from Nevada for 137 days in 2024 alone. That’s more than four months. More than a third of the entire year.
And nobody knows the full picture since 2019 when Ford took office. It could add up to years of taxpayer-funded absences.
When that news broke, people were furious. Makes sense. Most folks can’t just vanish from their jobs for four months and expect to keep getting paid. Let alone ask for a promotion.
But Ford? He just kept right on going.
This Week’s Travel Schedule
According to his campaign schedule, Airfare Aaron has fundraising events lined up in three Texas cities this week. Monday through Thursday. That’s at least four more days added to his 2025 absence tally.
And we’re only in mid-October.
At this rate, Ford might beat his own record from last year. That’s not the kind of record any public servant should want.
Why This Still Matters
Some people might say we already covered this story. Old news. Move on.
But here’s the thing. This isn’t old news when it keeps happening.
When someone shows you who they are, believe them. Ford has shown Nevada voters exactly who he is. A politician more interested in his next job than his current one.
For conservatives who believe in accountability and limited government, this should be infuriating. We don’t want government workers who treat their positions as part-time gigs. We want people who show up, do the work, and earn every penny of their taxpayer-funded salaries.
What the Job Actually Requires
Being attorney general isn’t a work-from-anywhere kind of job. Sure, you can take some calls remotely. Answer some emails from a hotel room.
But the attorney general leads an entire department. You’ve got staff who need direction. Cases that need attention. Legal issues that affect real Nevadans every single day.
Consumer fraud doesn’t stop because the AG is in Dallas. Crime doesn’t pause while he’s in Houston. Nevada’s legal interests don’t go on hold during a fundraising swing through Austin.
The Double Standard
Here’s what really sticks in people’s craw. If you or I took four months off work last year, we’d be fired. Period. End of story.
But Airfare Aaron? He thinks he deserves a promotion.
That’s the kind of thing that makes regular people lose faith in government. One set of rules for politicians. Another set for everyone else.
Conservatives have been saying this for years. Government workers often get sweetheart deals that nobody in the private sector would ever see. Airfare Aaron proves the point better than any campaign speech ever could.
What His Supporters Say
To be fair, Ford’s campaign would probably argue he’s still working. Just because he’s not physically in Nevada doesn’t mean he’s not on the job.
They’d say political fundraising is necessary. You can’t run for governor without raising money. And donors are spread across the country.
They might even say he’s building relationships that could benefit Nevada down the road.
Okay. But 137 days last year? And now he’s racking up more absences in 2025? At some point, you’ve got to ask: when exactly is he doing the job Nevada voters elected him to do?
The Bigger Question for Voters
Ford wants to be Nevada’s governor. That’s an even bigger job than attorney general. More responsibility. More time. More commitment.
If he can’t fully commit to his current position, why should voters trust him with an even bigger one?
That’s the question facing Nevada voters as we head toward 2026. And it’s a fair question.
Actions speak louder than words. Ford’s actions say he’s already moved on from being attorney general. He’s just collecting the paycheck while he campaigns for his next gig.
What Comes Next
Expect this issue to follow Airfare Aaron throughout his campaign. Every time he leaves the state for another fundraising trip, his opponents will be there to remind voters.
And they should. This isn’t nitpicking. This is about basic accountability.
The question is whether voters care enough to make it matter at the ballot box.
What You Can Do
If this bugs you, don’t stay silent. Contact the attorney general’s office. Ask for a full accounting of his travel days since taking office in 2019.
Share this story with friends and neighbors. Write to your local paper. Call into radio shows.
When 2026 rolls around, remember Airfare Aaron and his jet-setting ways. Remember that while you were showing up to work every day, he was racking up frequent flyer miles on your dime.
Then vote accordingly.
Nevada deserves a full-time attorney general. And if Ford can’t commit to that job, he sure shouldn’t get a promotion to an even bigger one.
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